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Govt to use state asset recovery for schools, housing repair: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto said Friday that funds recovered from administrative fines and state asset seizures will be ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 5:32 pm

Indonesia's Health Ministry reviews near baby mix-up in Bandung

Indonesia's Health Ministry said a near baby mix-up at Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung, West Java, is being ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 4:25 pm

Indonesia, Russia strengthen economic cooperation through WGTII

Indonesia and Russia agreed to strengthen economic ties through the signing of a protocol from the 7th Indonesia-Russia ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 4:06 pm

Indonesia eyes Middle East to reduce steel export reliance

Indonesia is seeking to diversify its steel export markets to reduce reliance on a single destination and strengthen ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 3:59 pm

Meta raises minimum age to access its services in Indonesia

Technology giant Meta announced that it has adjusted the minimum age to access its Facebook, Instagram, and Threads ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 3:09 pm

President Prabowo appoints new Ombudsman members

President Prabowo Subianto appointed nine members of the Indonesian Ombudsman for the 20262031 term at the State ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 2:58 pm

Indonesia targets end of open dumping by July 2026

The Indonesian government has set a July 2026 deadline for regional governments to end open dumping practices, ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 2:33 pm

Indonesia, Philippines strengthen defense cooperation

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have agreed to strengthen ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 2:23 pm

West Papua seeks Chinese investment for Rendani Airport upgrade

The West Papua provincial government is exploring a partnership with Chinese investors to accelerate the upgrade of ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 2:12 pm

Indonesian researcher develops eco-friendly fertilizer method

Deni Swantomo, a researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), has developed an eco-friendly method ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 1:59 pm

BKPM boosts Tanjung Carat Port to improve logistics efficiency

Indonesias Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 1:29 pm

Jakarta plans local regulation to support child online safety rule

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo announced plans to issue a governors regulation (Pergub) to support the ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 1:11 pm

Indonesia accelerates EV push to cut fossil fuel use

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said that rising energy consumption, particularly of fossil ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 1:01 pm

Six Air Force jets escort Prabowo's flight to Magelang

Four F-16 Fighting Falcon jets and two KAI T-50 Golden Eagle aircraft escorted the Presidential Aircraft, Indonesia ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 12:53 pm

Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Russian oil sanctions to be reimposed after Iran ceasefire

The United States eased some oil sanctions on Russia last month to tackle surging energy costs caused by West Asia war

The Hindu 10 Apr 2026 12:12 pm

East Kalimantan expands modern public transport system

The East Kalimantan Provincial Government is gradually modernizing public mass transportation services across several ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 12:09 pm

Prabowo marks TNI AU anniversary with in-flight tribute to pilots

President Prabowo Subianto marked the 80th anniversary of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) on Thursday (April 9) by ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 11:35 am

Minister backs Kendari's rise as Asia-Pacific creative economy hub

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya voiced support for Kendari,Southeast Sulawesi, to develop into a ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 11:28 am

Minister vows to wipe out drug trafficking in prisons

Indonesian Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto reaffirmed his ministry's commitment to eradicating ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 11:05 am

Palu SEZ explores Czech investment through embassy talks

Indonesias Palu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Central Sulawesi is exploring investment ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 10:55 am

Indonesia adjusts WFH to keep transport services running

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said on Thursday the ministry has modified the governments ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 10:24 am

Prabowo launchs EV plant in Magelang, targets higher local content

President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday inaugurated Indonesias first commercial electric vehicle (EV) ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 10:19 am

Indonesia cuts open dumping, pushes faster reduction

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said Indonesia has reduced open dumping at landfills to 69 percent in early ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 4:32 am

Indonesia sees Q1 growth at 5.5 percent despite global risks

Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia expects first-quarter 2026 growth of at least ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 4:11 am

Iran's Supreme Leader says does not seek war in written message

We did not seek war and we do not want it, Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in the message read out on state TV

The Hindu 10 Apr 2026 1:07 am

Indonesia downplays World Bank growth cut to 4.7 percent

Indonesias top economic official played down the World Banks downgrade of the countrys 2026 growth ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 10:30 pm

Govt outlines strategy to expand digital infrastructure

The Communication and Digital Ministry has outlined its strategy to expand digital infrastructure by 2029 by advancing ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 10:22 pm

Indonesia strongly condemns Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Indonesia on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli strikes on multiple locations in Lebanon, including Beirut, saying the ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 10:20 pm

Netanyahu authorises direct talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'

Lebanon has spent the last 24 hours advocating for a temporary ceasefire, an official said; U.S. V-P Vance to lead talks in Islamabad

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:13 pm

Indonesia secures naphtha supplies amid Middle East disruption

Indonesia has secured naphtha supplies from India, Africa, and the United States to mitigate disruptions caused by the ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 9:12 pm

Indonesia targets domestic EV motorcycles, fuel bikes for export

Indonesia plans to reshape its motorcycle industry by directing domestic production and sales toward electric ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 9:05 pm

Indonesia's BPOM approves wider measles vaccine use amid outbreaks

Indonesia's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has approved the expanded use of the measles vaccine for at-risk ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 9:05 pm

EU slams Hormuz toll idea, urges unrestricted freedom of navigation

International law provides for the freedom of navigation, which means... basically no payment or toll whatsoever, says European Commission spokesman Anouar El Anouni

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:03 pm

Indonesia to expand internship program coverage: minister

The Indonesian government plans to expand the geographic coverage and job sectors of the 2026 National Internship ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 8:58 pm

Indonesian govt says disaster recovery in Sumatra still ongoing

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said post-disaster recovery efforts in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra are ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 8:51 pm

Danantara forms Denera to expand waste-to-energy push

Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia has set up a new state-owned vehicle to accelerate ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 8:50 pm

Indonesia pushes cattle-palm integration to cut feed costs

Indonesia's Agriculture Ministry is strengthening cattle and oil palm integration through the Cattle-Oil Palm ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 8:38 pm

Indonesia warns Google after YouTube fails child safety standards

Indonesia has issued a warning to Google, the owner of YouTube, for failing to comply with new child protection ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 8:17 pm

Prabowo calls Indonesia a ising giant amid global crisis

President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism that Indonesia is emerging as a rising giant, citing strong ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 7:43 pm

RI's Air Force plans radar expansion to strengthen airspace monitoring

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) will expand its radar coverage with plans to consolidate 30 radar units nationwide by ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 6:55 pm

Bali Police stress island's safety after South Korea travel advisory

Balis police force has sought to reassure international visitors following a travel advisory from the South ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 6:42 pm

Manpower Minister expects WFH policy not to reduce productivity

Manpower Minister Yassierli said the implementation of a one-day-per-week work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for civil ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 6:26 pm

Finance Minister confident Indonesia can defy World Bank's growth cut

Indonesias Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa voiced confidence that the countrys economy will ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 6:24 pm

Indonesia eyes FSU, bunkering rules to boost maritime sector

Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa plans to draft regulations for floating storage units (FSU) and ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 6:16 pm

China denies reports of support to Iran's military during war with U.S.

China's position on the Iran issue is above-board and straightforward. We have always upheld an objective and impartial stance, says Defence Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 6:09 pm

Prabowo encourages local governments, TNI to buy domestic e-vehicles

President Prabowo Subianto has urged provincial governments and the Indonesian Military (TNI) to purchase domestically ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 6:04 pm

Gov't striving to protect middle class from downgrading: Minister

Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar stated that the government is striving to ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 5:59 pm

Minister says regulations aimed to protect children in digital realm

Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas, during a meeting with digital platform companies here on Thursday, emphasized ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 5:41 pm

Gov't maintains subsidized fuel price, prioritizes affordability: VP

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka said the government remains committed to maintaining stable subsidized fuel ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 4:56 pm

Minister Purbaya addresses permit issue for Galang Batang SEZ

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is addressing the issue of permit faced by PT GBKEK Industri Park, the manager of ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 4:43 pm

ASEAN-SEAMEO roadmap to boost early childhood education: Indonesia

The ASEAN-SEAMEO joint roadmap on early childhood education will guide efforts to improve education quality across ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 4:34 pm

Prabowo says Indonesia remains optimistic amid global crisis

President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism that Indonesia can weather global challenges, citing the country's ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 4:00 pm

Gas explosion damages classrooms at Bogor elementary school

A gas explosion at a padel court cafeteria damaged five classrooms at Ciangsana 03 State Elementary School in Gunung ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 3:34 pm

Greenland: What has Trump said so far?

Donald Trumps post on Truth Social reignites debates on U.S. governments recent plans to takeover Greenland to broaden National Security

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:16 pm

Prabowo targets mass production of electric sedans by 2028

President Prabowo Subianto has expressed hope that Indonesia will begin mass production of electric sedans by 2028, as ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 2:58 pm

President Prabowo inspects electric bus at new factory in Magelang

President Prabowo Subianto inspected an electric Transjakarta bus on Thursday during the inauguration of an electric ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 2:51 pm

Baznas, Bappenas integrate zakat into national development planning

The National Alms Agency is bolstering collaboration with the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) and ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 2:41 pm

Gresik SEZ hosts Indonesia's first melamine plant project

Construction of Indonesia's first melamine plant has begun in the Gresik Special Economic Zone (SEZ), East Java, ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 2:35 pm

Indonesia's Prabowo inaugurates electric vehicle plant in Magelang

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto delivers a speech during the inauguration of PT VKTR Sakti Industries' ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 2:16 pm

Indonesia aims to end fuel imports within three years

President Prabowo Subianto is targeting Indonesia to stop all fuel imports within the next two to three years while ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 2:05 pm

Prabowo inaugurates commercial electric vehicle plant in Central Java

President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated an electric commercial vehicle assembly plant operated by PT VKTR Teknologi ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 1:54 pm

BMKG warns of potential El Nio impact in second half of 2026

Indonesias Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned that global climate patterns could ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 12:46 pm

Govt to maintain debt ratio, deficit at set limits

President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed the governments commitment to maintaining the debt-to-GDP ratio at ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 12:21 pm

Indonesia launches national vocational training for 10,000 workers

Indonesia has launched the first phase of its 2026 National Vocational Training Program, with more than ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 12:10 pm

Indonesia requests dedicated Hajj terminal from Saudi Arabia

President Prabowo Subianto has requested approval from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to build a dedicated terminal for ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 12:09 pm

Village ministry, Baznas integrate zakat to boost rural economy

Indonesias National Zakat Agency (Baznas) and the Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 11:57 am

Indonesia yet to decide on TNI withdrawal from UNIFIL: Minister

Indonesia has not made a decision on withdrawing its Defense Forces (TNI) personnel from the United Nations Interim ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 11:49 am

Indonesia, India explore higher education ties in business, economics

Indonesia and India are exploring higher education collaboration in the fields of business and economics to expand ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 10:26 am

Key state polls begin in test for Modi's party

Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to expand into regions where it has struggled to gain a foothold.

BBC 9 Apr 2026 7:30 am

U.S. did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says

U.S.Vice-President J.D. Vance said Israel had agreed to show restraint in Lebanon, without providing details

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 1:47 am

Minister denies reshuffle plan as salary cuts remain undecided

Indonesias State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi said the government has not discussed any plans for a ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 9:12 pm

Indonesia plans special financial hub to attract investors: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia plans to establish a special financial center to strengthen its position as a ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 9:07 pm

Indonesia's economic fundamentals steady despite global pressures

Indonesias economic fundamentals remain solid despite global headwinds, with stable growth, controlled inflation ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 8:09 pm

Indonesia seeks backing for 2029-30 UN Security Council bid

Indonesia is seeking support from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries for its bid to become a non-permanent member ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 7:55 pm

President Prabowo links overseas visits to oil supply push

President Prabowo Subianto said his recent and upcoming overseas visits are focused on securing oil supplies for ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 7:48 pm

Indonesia continues D-8 chairmanship agenda despite postponed summit

Indonesia will continue its D-8 chairmanship agenda despite the postponement of the groups summit scheduled for ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 7:42 pm

Indonesia to cut 2026 Hajj costs despite rising fuel prices

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced that the cost of the Hajj pilgrimage in 2026 will be reduced by Rp2 ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 7:34 pm

CMES Indonesia International Machine Tool Exhibition 2026 Debuts July 2-4 in Jakarta

Following the outstanding success of its Vietnam debut in 2025,CMES expands to Indonesia with the ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 7:13 pm

Indonesia urges Meta, Google to complete 'PP Tunas' documents

Indonesias Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, said Meta and Google must complete ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 6:57 pm

Indonesian deputy minister urges students to embrace global mindset

Indonesias Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Fauzan, has called on university ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 6:55 pm

New Swisslog APeC structure delivers greater resources to Southeast Asian customers

Swisslog, a global leader in automated intralogistics solutions, is strengthening the resources available to its ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 6:52 pm

Is Pakistans Peacemaker Role Driven by Ambition or Necessity?

For Islamabad, mediation is not a display of geopolitical muscle but an act of strategic self-preservation.

The Diplomat 8 Apr 2026 5:46 pm

President Prabowo flags risks of AI-generated content

President Prabowo Subianto warned that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology requires serious ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 5:33 pm

Indonesia taps campuses to boost skilled migrant workers

Indonesia is urging universities to help prepare students for overseas employment through campus-based migrant centers, ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 5:18 pm

In Iran, Trump faces the limits of American power | Analysis

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has not just failed to achieve its declared objectives but also reinforced Irans standing as a major regional power in West Asia, particularly in the Persian Gulf

The Hindu 8 Apr 2026 5:11 pm

RI Govt striving to stabilize airfares amid rising jet fuel prices

The Indonesian government has been striving to maintain airfare price stability amid rising global jet fuel prices, ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 5:11 pm

Indonesia to form task force to control illegal oil drilling

The Indonesian government is preparing to establish a task force to curb illegal drilling and regulate unauthorized oil ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 5:09 pm

Possible hajj cost increase not to be burden for pilgrims: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto has ordered that if the cost of carrying out the Hajj pilgrimage increases due to the surge ...

Antara News 8 Apr 2026 5:06 pm

China's Foreign Minister to visit North Korea between April 9 and 10

Beijing has worked to draw Pyongyang back into its orbit, after the COVID-19 pandemic froze exchanges and as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shored up relations with Moscow, sending troops and weapons in support of Russias war efforts in Ukraine

The Hindu 8 Apr 2026 4:14 pm